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AO55 AVW

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,397 mi
Last recorded113,397 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 AVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,397 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,890 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door panels damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 81,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door panels damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate damaged

n/s door & panel damaged

o/s front & o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate damaged

n/s door & panel damaged

o/s front & o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,339 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from sump bung

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AO55 AVW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 AVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 AVW registered?

AO55 AVW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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